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mexican hush puppies

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Recipe by
Michelle Bersani =^..^=
@kitikat
East Bridgewater, MA

My sister made these on New Year's Eve. Everyone loved them. I got her recipe and tweaked it a little to my liking. Hope you like it, too.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For mexican hush puppies

  • 3/4 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper, powdered ( can also use red pepper flakes, if you prefer)
  • 8 oz
    pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 can
    choppped green chiles, mild, drained
  • 2 Tbsp
    red onion, minced
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • vegetable oil, for frying

How To Make mexican hush puppies

  • 1
    Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
  • 2
    Combine egg and milk.
  • 3
    Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • 4
    In a dutch oven, pour about 3 inches of oil. Heat to 375F.
  • 5
    Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoonsful into hot oil.
  • 6
    Fry a few at a time 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
  • 7
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 8
    Serve while hot with any dip or sauce you prefer.
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